This is exactly right. But it shouldn’t be that surprising either. There is no cohesion on the staff. But think about the players. It’s made up of:I think some of the more respected fans are trying to be patient - the problem is, nobody is seeing any cohesion (staff or players) or slightest development this year. For the price paid and the 85 weeks it took to hire, you should at least have a small improvement or developmental/cultural piece to hang your hat on and say yes, right there, it sucks but things are improving. Each week it seems to get worse. That is what has even the best and most loyal fans discouraged right now.
1. Richt recruits who were never anything to write home about and are now on their 3rd DC or 4th OC
2. Diaz recruits who were never very good to begin with
3. Diaz recruits who are talented but were not taught fundamental or disciplined football
4. Transfer portal guys who are on their second program / new system and saw Miami as a second chance, not a dream school/ideal situation.
I would imagine a huge chunk of the players are disenfranchised with the program and this was before Mario even arrived. Their college football experience has been absolute horror show except for the guys who were around in ‘17. There is no concept of team with this group. It’s not their fault.
Psychologically, its partially on Mario for not doing anything to get these guys excited schematically. But the dynamic with the players is part of the reason why there is no fire among these guys. It’s why TS is dapping up the FSU RB after he shoved it up our tail into the end zone. It’s why no one does **** when the 7th team in a row does the upside down U or smashes the U over their knee. They just don’t care anymore. And the coaches this year haven’t given them any reason to care.